Includes bibliographical references (pages 314-315).
What is a houseplant? -- Sustenance -- Let there by light -- It's the humidity -- Good grooming -- Be fruitful and multiply -- Plant pests -- Plant diseases -- Plant profiles -- Extracurricular activities.
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"Plant fanatic Ellen Zachos invites everyone, from the horticulturally clueless to the avidly addicted, to share her passion for exotic and unusual indoor plants. Let just one tempting tropical into your life, and you'll never look back." "In this original and comprehensive guide to luscious houseplants, Ellen's enthusiasm, like the plants, is irresistible. Would you like to curtain your sunny bedroom window with a lush flowering vine? Did you know a petite carnivorous plant can help keep your kitchen free of fruit flies? If you're dazzled by the tremendous variety of houseplants available today, Ellen's thorough advice will help you successfully expand your plant palette."
"This reference also features color photographs and detailed descriptions of 175 choice plants that are native to both tropical and temperate regions."--Jacket.